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Newport Mourns Death of A Business Leader
Melchoir Fox had Thirty Years of Active Business Life in This Community
Business in Newport was suspended one hour Tuesday afternoon as citizens of the community paused in their daily activities to do honor to a departed citizen.
Melchior Fox, resident of the community and former mayor, passed away at his home on the evening of July 9. His last illness was of but a few days duration but for some years past he had been in failing health.
Mr. Fox was born on a farm near Plum City, Wisconsin, September 21, 1863, and his early life was spent on the farm. February 17, 1886, he was
united in marriage to Elizabeth Marie Rode. To this, union were born five children, one of whom died in infancy. Newport became the home of the Fox family in November, 1906, when Mr. Fox purchased the grain and feed business of F. S. Chipman & Co., and since that time he and his sons have continued the business. During this period the name of Fox was established throughout this region as standing for honesty and fair dealing; the example of the father being carried on by his children.
Mr. Fox served this community as mayor for several years and in various other civic activities. He was president of the Farmers State Bank since its organization.
Held in High Esteem
No man in this community was held in higher esteem. In his quiet way he was an important factor in community life and there are many residents of this region who will cherish his memory as one from whose kindness and counsel they received a helping hand time of need.
Surviving are his widow, two sons, Mikel and Ben, and two daughters, Mrs. G. W. Tarbet, Lewiston, Idaho, and Mrs. Margaret Evans of North-
port, a brother, Ben, of Plum City, Wisconsin, two sisters, Bessie Fox, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Mrs. Mattie Herbinson, Plum City, Wisconsin.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Engh of the Lutheran church. Peiople came from all
walks of life to pay the last tribute of respect to one whom they regarded as a real friend.

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Newport Mourns Death of A Business Leader
Melchoir Fox had Thirty Years of Active Business Life in This Community
Business in Newport was suspended one hour Tuesday afternoon as citizens of the community paused in their daily activities to do honor to a departed citizen.
Melchior Fox, resident of the community and former mayor, passed away at his home on the evening of July 9. His last illness was of but a few days duration but for some years past he had been in failing health.
Mr. Fox was born on a farm near Plum City, Wisconsin, September 21, 1863, and his early life was spent on the farm. February 17, 1886, he was
united in marriage to Elizabeth Marie Rode. To this, union were born five children, one of whom died in infancy. Newport became the home of the Fox family in November, 1906, when Mr. Fox purchased the grain and feed business of F. S. Chipman & Co., and since that time he and his sons have continued the business. During this period the name of Fox was established throughout this region as standing for honesty and fair dealing; the example of the father being carried on by his children.
Mr. Fox served this community as mayor for several years and in various other civic activities. He was president of the Farmers State Bank since its organization.
Held in High Esteem
No man in this community was held in higher esteem. In his quiet way he was an important factor in community life and there are many residents of this region who will cherish his memory as one from whose kindness and counsel they received a helping hand time of need.
Surviving are his widow, two sons, Mikel and Ben, and two daughters, Mrs. G. W. Tarbet, Lewiston, Idaho, and Mrs. Margaret Evans of North-
port, a brother, Ben, of Plum City, Wisconsin, two sisters, Bessie Fox, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Mrs. Mattie Herbinson, Plum City, Wisconsin.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Engh of the Lutheran church. Peiople came from all
walks of life to pay the last tribute of respect to one whom they regarded as a real friend.